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Published on 6/4/2018 in the Prospect News Investment Grade Daily.

New Issue: Kennametal prices $300 million 4.625% 10-year notes with 178 bps spread

By Cristal Cody

Tupelo, Miss., June 4 – Kennametal Inc. priced $300 million of 4.625% 10-year senior notes on Monday at a spread of 178 basis points over Treasuries, according to an FWP filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

The notes (Baa3/BBB-/BBB) were sold at 99.271 to yield 4.717%.

BofA Merrill Lynch and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC were the bookrunners. PNC Capital Markets LLC was a passive bookrunner.

Proceeds will be used for the repayment or redemption of the company’s 2.65% senior notes due 2019 and general corporate purposes.

Kennametal is a Latrobe, Pa., manufacturer, marketer and distributor of cutting tools, tooling systems, supplies and technical services and wear-resistant parts.

Issuer:Kennametal Inc.
Amount:$300 million
Description:Senior notes
Maturity:June 15, 2028
Bookrunners:BofA Merrill Lynch and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC
Passive bookrunner:PNC Capital Markets LLC
Senior co-managers:Citizens Capital Markets, Inc., Mizuho Securities USA LLC and MUFG
Co-managers:Commerz Markets LLC and U.S. Bancorp Investments, Inc.
Coupon:4.625%
Price:99.271
Yield:4.717%
Spread:Treasuries plus 178 bps
Call features:Make-whole call at Treasuries plus 30 bps before three months prior to maturity; thereafter at par
Trade date:June 4
Settlement date:June 7
Ratings:Moody’s: Baa3
S&P: BBB-
Fitch: BBB
Distribution:SEC registered

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